September 22, 2011 RSS feed / News

Closing of processing facilities could impact local mail delivery/ businesses

First it was the closing of post offices or loss of rural carrier service by what the Postal Service calls DUOing (delivery unit optimization). More...

Sen. Keahey appointed to Alabama Judicial Study Commission

Senator Marc Keahey (DGrove Hill) announced today that he has been appointed to the Alabama Judicial System Study Commission. More...

Sawmill Storytelling Days at the Fulton Junction Oct. 1

Everyone is invited to Fulton, for old fashioned storytelling, Oct. 1, from 2-3 p.m. More...

Plans made for Fire Prevention Week

Fire Prevention Week 2011 focuses on preventing home fires. The campaign also urges people to protect their homes and families with lifesaving technology and planning. More...

Progress in Jackson

Despite a sluggish national economy, business appears to be booming in Jackson. Above, metal beams have started going up at the SET Enterprises plant site on Clolinger Road. More...

JPD detective warns of thefts, scams after report of stolen purse

The Sept. 17 theft of a local woman’s purse prompted Jackson Police Acting Detective Derrick Powe to encourage citizens to lock their vehicles and secure valuables that may be left inside their automobiles. More...

Correction

In last week’s story about the Jackson High School football game, the W.S. Neal High School mascot was misidentified as the “Blue Devils,” when in fact they are the W.S. Neal Eagles. More...

CWEMC receives Medal of Service at anniversary meeting

September heat couldn’t keep the crowds away for Clarke-Washington EMC’s Annual Meeting and 75th Anniversary Celebration, Tuesday, Sept. 13 at Jordan-Wilcox Stadium in Chatom. More...

Coats tapped as new Grove Hill police chief

Grove Hill Mayor Jerry Newton Monday appointed longtime policeman and acting police chief Woodie Coats to be police chief, succeeding Leo Frazier who recently retired. In addition, Newton appointed police officer Daniel Gibson as assistant chief. More...

Local talent sought for music festival

Planning has begun and the date is set for May 12, 2012, for the second annual In the Pines Music Festival. The festival will be at the same location as this year’s–the Chatom Community Center– and will offer a variety of music. More...

Millry announces annual ‘Trick or Trunk’ for Halloween

Millry Mayor Roy Chapman recently announced the Sixth Annual Millry Trick or Trunk scheduled for Friday, October 28th at the Millry Walking Trail from 6-8 p.m. The Town of Millry is providing a safe, fun way to trick or treat. More...